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Catalyst enable us to deliver cutting-edge chemical solutions and better serve our clients both domestically and globally.”
Speaking specifically about how this expansion will strengthen Jacam Catalyst’ s presence in the offshore sector, Vern continues:“ The Houston area and the broader Gulf of America region serve as strategic hubs for the oil, gas, and chemical industries, offering direct access to key offshore markets in North America and Latin America. By advancing our geographic footprint and accelerating innovation near the Gulf, we’ re able to leverage a well-established supply chain and regional infrastructure. The area provides access to critical raw materials, worldclass ports, and manufacturing capabilities, all of which support operational efficiency and reduce logistics and procurement costs. This positions us to deliver faster, more responsive service and customized offshore chemical solutions, enhancing our competitive edge in the deepwater markets.”
If the investments in Gardendale and The Woodlands weren’ t enough, the business has also taken significant steps to upgrade its facility in Sterling, Kansas.“ In January 2024, we expanded our Sterling location by adding a new chemical reaction system, which includes proprietary temperature control, distillation, and agitation systems to provide incredibly highquality products and enhance the efficiency of the phosphonate reaction,” Vern confirms.“ The additional equipment consists of a 2000-gallon glass-lined reactor, condenser, heat exchanger, magnetically driven pump and more, all connected by Teflon-lined piping. The materials of construction for each piece of equipment were custom designed to withstand the harsh conditions of high temperature and low pH. Engineered by our in-house chemical experts and assembled by our fabrication team, the system successfully underwent startup testing in August 2024, with the scale-up to full production adding a production capacity of 400,000 pounds per month.
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